A facilities asset management plan is a structured, long-term document that shows how a building or portfolio of assets will be operated, maintained, renewed and replaced over time to meet performance, compliance and cost targets. For New Zealand property owners, Body Corporate Managers and portfolio operators, this plan is the bridge between day-to-day maintenance and […]
Category Archives: Blog
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Jun
Jun
Body corporate rules can be changed, but they must be changed properly. In New Zealand, changes usually need to be proposed by an owner or the committee, approved at a general meeting, and then registered with Land Information New Zealand before they become legally effective. For property owners, the key is to make sure any […]
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Apr
Apr
Building inspections in New Zealand follow a compliance framework built around the Building Act 2004, the Building Code, building consents, code compliance certificates and ongoing inspections for specified systems in certain buildings. For property owners, Body Corporate Managers and portfolio operators, the real goal is not just passing one inspection – it’s building a repeatable […]
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Mar
Mar
Body corporate management fees are regular levies paid by unit owners to fund building maintenance, insurance, administration and long-term upkeep of shared property. What Are Body Corporate Fees? Body corporate fees (also called levies) are regular payments made by unit owners to cover the maintenance, insurance, administration, and long-term upkeep of shared property in a […]
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Mar
Mar
A strata manager is the specialist who runs the day-to-day governance, finances, maintenance and compliance for unit title and body corporate developments on behalf of all owners collectively. For a Body Corporate with 30–100+ unit schemes, a strong strata manager is essential to move from reactive fixes to long-term, data-backed stewardship that protects value, reduces […]
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Mar
Mar
Strata management fees in New Zealand are typically calculated as a percentage of annual body corporate levies or as a fixed fee per unit, with total costs varying by building size, age and complexity rather than by location alone. For a Body Corporate Manager overseeing multiple schemes, understanding inclusions, fee structures and value drivers is […]
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Feb
Feb
Body corporate management is the governance of shared NZ apartments and units, managing maintenance, budgets, compliance, insurance, and decisions that protect owners’ investments and ensure smooth building operations. What is Body Corporate Management in New Zealand? Body Corporate Management is the administration and governance of shared property in multi-unit developments such as apartments, townhouses, and […]
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Feb
Feb
Fire and safety compliance in New Zealand is built on three pillars: working smoke alarms, safe means of escape and documented evacuation procedures. For Beginner Investors, Body Corporate Managers, and Property Portfolio Managers, a simple checklist backed by regular audits is the most reliable way to meet legal duties, protect people and avoid fines of […]
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Jan
Jan
Facilities management technology trends for 2026 centre on digital twins for real-time building optimisation, AI-driven predictive maintenance, and IoT integration for smarter energy and space management. For Body Corporate Managers and Property Portfolio Managers in New Zealand, these tools deliver data-backed levy justification, reduced reactive costs, and seamless compliance reporting across multi-unit and dispersed assets. […]
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Jan
Jan
Choosing the best strata manager for your property means looking beyond fees to governance capability, compliance expertise, communication style and long-term asset planning. The right partner helps a Body Corporate Manager move from reactive firefighting to strategic stewardship of buildings, levies and stakeholder relationships. Introduction – Why Choosing a New Strata Manager Matters For any […]